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History of Indoor Growing

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History of Indoor Growing

The cultivation of cannabis has been occurring forever. In America, hemp was an important crop and served as an important fiber in creating textiles and other products. Others used cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. For the purpose of this article, hemp is defined as any cannabis that has a low level of THC and… Read more »

Energy Companies Incentivize Growers

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Energy Companies Incentivize Growers

Energy Companies Want Cultivators to Increase Energy Efficiency Cultivators are far too aware of the expense of running an indoor grow operation. Keeping an indoor operation humming 24/7/365 is expensive. As more Midwestern and Northern states legalize cannabis, energy grids are strained due to harsh winters and fluctuating humidity. With high startup costs, the sticker shock of purchasing methods that… Read more »

The All-In-One Cooling System vs Dedicated Cooling and Dehumidification

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The All-In-One Cooling System vs Dedicated Cooling and Dehumidification

Indoor cultivation requires very tight environmental control in order to maximize product quality and yield. To effectively control the indoor environment, both temperature and humidity levels must be addressed. This leads many cultivators down one of two paths. Dehumidification and cooling using an all-in-one system, or using dedicated cooling and dedicated dehumidification. All-In-One AC-based Climate… Read more »

Drying Room Best Practices

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Drying Room Best Practices

Properly planning and designing a drying room is one of the least considered and most important parts of any cultivation facility. It is important to provide stability when designing a drying room. This promotes an ideal environment and allows for the gradual release of moisture from the flowers. The key components to control are air… Read more »